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EX03 GHU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 GHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion under car, no defect at time of test.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LOW ON OIL

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,077 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management warning lamp illuminmated.

near side front wiper blade rubber smearing the screen.

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear service brakes show a low perfromance effort.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe corroded/pitted.

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show extensive deterioration/play.

spare wheel carrier corroded/holed.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both n/s & o/s rear suspension void bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,478 miles

both n/s & o/s rear suspension void bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,141 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,951 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,826 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play and knock in both steering rack ends.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,122 miles

slight play and knock in both steering rack ends.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,124 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EX03 GHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 GHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX03 GHU registered?

EX03 GHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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